A Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro 7 (FCP 200)

In this five-day, hands-on course, you will learn to perform basic editing
functions while becoming familiar with the Final Cut Pro user interface. Based
on the three-day FCP 101: An Introduction to Final Cut Pro, this five-day course
allows for more comprehensive coverage of the lessons.

In this course, you will cut a scene from the TNT television series Leverage,
create a promo for Seaworld's Believe documentary, and master filters and
effects as you edit a segment of Playing for Change, the international
music-creation event. You will use the book "Apple Pro Training Series:
Final Cut Pro 7" by Diana Weynand in this course.

Certification:

You will take an exam to earn Apple Certified Pro - Final Cut Pro Level One
status.

What You'll Learn

Basic video editing techniques as well as Final Cut Pro's powerful
advanced features

Mark and edit clips

Mix sound

Add titles

Create transitions

Apply filters

Basic setup

Customizing preferences and settings

Capturing video and audio

Various editing and trimming techniques

Ripple, Roll, Slip, and Slide tools

Audio editing and audio creation

Finishing and final output

Who Needs to Attend

Anyone looking to edit professional-quality video with Final Cut Pro and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality

Prerequisites

Knowledge of Mac OS X and basic computer navigation

Basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended

Follow-On Courses

There are no follow-ons for this course.

Course Outline

1. Editing in Final Cut Pro

Launching Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro Interface

Following a Workflow

Starting a Project

Importing Clips

Navigating Clips

Marking and Editing Clips

Playing and Navigating a Sequence

Organizing Project Elements

Saving, Hiding, and Quitting Final Cut Pro

2. Building the Rough Cut

Working with Projects

Editing a Rough Cut

Making Overwrite Edits

Managing Timeline Tracks

Making Insert Edits

Editing Audio Clips

Moving Clips in the Timeline

Creating a New Version

Drag-and-Drop Editing

Changing the Volume of Edited Clips

3. Finishing the Rough Cut

Adding Cutaways

Editing to Narration

Editing to Music

Copying, Cutting, Pasting, and Positioning Clips

Screening and Sharing a Sequence

4. Trimming Clip Duration

Trimming

Rippling Edit Points

Rippling in the Viewer and by Numbers

Trimming Clips on the V2 Track

Trimming One Track of a Linked Clip

5. Refining Edit Points

Trimming Two Edit Points

Slipping One Clip

Rolling Two Edit Points

Sliding Clips to Refine Position

Dragging Clips to New Locations

Keeping Linked Clips in Sync

6. Refining the Editing Process

Labeling Project Elements

Creating Subclips

Adding Markers to Clips

Using Markers to Align Actions

Using Storyboard Editing

Performing Replace Edits

Editing Multicam Footage

7. Customizing Final Cut Pro

Reconnecting Media

Working with Mixed Format Sequences

Working with Master Clips

Logging Information in Browser Columns

Finding Project Items

Customizing Shortcut Keys and Button Bars

Saving and Loading Layouts

Optimizing User Preferences

8. Capturing and Transferring Footage

Connecting Sources for Capture

Choosing Preset Format Settings

Previewing and Marking Your Source

Logging Clips

Choosing Clip Settings

Choosing Capture Settings

Choosing Capturing Options

Setting Capture Preferences

Transferring Files from Tapeless Sources

9. Applying Transitions

Evaluating the Project

Understanding Transitions

Viewing Transition Options

Applying Transitions

Modifying and Copying Transitions

Using the Transition Editor

Changing Transition Parameters

Previewing and Rendering Effects

10. Mixing Audio Tracks

Preparing the Project for Mixing

Organizing and Editing Audio Effects

Monitoring and Adjusting Audio Levels

Applying Transitions to Fade Volume

Setting Keyframes to Change Volume

Using the Audio Mixer

Recording a Narration Track and Importing Audio Files

11. Creating Titles

Working with Video Generators

Adding a Lower Third

Applying a Boris Title

Adding Mattes, Effects, and Still Images

Creating a Credit Roll and Using Master Templates

12. Changing Motion Properties

Entering Speed Changes

Using the Speed Tool

Creating a Freeze Frame

Changing Motion Parameters

Animating Motion Parameters

13. Applying Filters

Applying and Viewing Video Filters

Viewing and Modifying Filter Parameters

Applying Audio Filters

Using a Color Correction Filter and Animating Filters

14. Finishing and Outputting

Detecting Audio Peaks

Adjusting Video Levels for Broadcast

Sharing Clips and Sequences

Exporting a QuickTime Movie

Using Other Export Options

Exporting a Still Frame

Outputting to Tape

Making a Timecode Window Burn and Backing Up Projects

Note: The content above outlines what is typically covered in a class at this
skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan
to meet the needs of the class.